Fees and Finances – Details

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees.

Financial Aid

For information on available aid programs, general eligibility requirements
and the application process, go to Financial
Aid.

Miscellaneous Course Fees

Some classes charge course fees for special materials or activities. Any course fees will be
charged at the time you register for the course. If you do not plan to
use the supplies or services covered by the course fee, see the class instructor
or department office to request a waiver. Fees are subject to change without
advance notice. Check your account summary at
MyCSULB
immediately after registering for classes.

Refunds

Refund regulations for the California State University System are prescribed
by the California Code of Regulations, Title V, Section 41802.

The university automatically generates refunds two weeks after census, which is approximately 6 weeks after the start of the semester. If you drop all classes prior to the first day of instruction or drop from full time to part time on or prior to the last day of self service registration you may submit an Application for Refund of Fees.

Important: It is YOUR responsibility to drop classes,
regardless of the reason, by the deadlines to avoid charges or be eligible
for a full or pro-rated refund. Failure to track your enrollment and student
account records at MyCSULB may result in charges and holds preventing critical
university services. If you had a financial aid fee deferment in place when
you registered and are later determined ineligible for aid, or you decline
your aid, you must drop your classes. Students who do not plan to attend,
should drop all classes before the first day of instruction:

Fall 2015: August 23, 2015

Spring 2015: January 19, 2015

Please Note: After instruction begins, students who drop all their classes will owe
pro-rated fees based on the date of withdrawal.

Refund Schedules for Tuition and Mandatory Fees and Nonresident Tuition

Check the refund schedule below to determine whether you are eligible for a refund and how it will be calculated.

If you add or drop after the last day of self service registration, you are financially responsible for all classes.

Enrollment Adjustment Period

Reduce units by dropping some classes
(incl. full to part-time)

Drop or Withdraw from ALL classes
(incl. Medical and Educational Leave)

Drop or Withdraw from ALL classes
(incl. Medical and Educational Leave)

On or before August 23

100% of reduction in calculated charges

Full refund

August 24 through September 7

100% of reduction in calculated charges

Prorated refund based on date of withdrawal

September 8 through October 28

No refund

Prorated refund based on date of withdrawal

October 29

No refund

No refund

1st day of instruction
Spring 2015: January 20, 2015

1st day of instruction
Fall 2015: August 24, 2015

Last day of Self Service Registration
Spring 2015: February 2, 2015

Last day of Self Service Registration
Fall 2015: September 7, 2015

* The 60% point is:

Fall 2015: October 28, 2015

Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive pro-rated refund

Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive pro-rated refund

Spring 2015: March 26, 2015

Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive pro-rated refund

Deadline to drop or withdraw from all classes and receive pro-rated refund

If you paid your fees by credit card, your refund
will be credited to the card that you used to pay. If you paid by
cash, ATM/Debit, check or e-check, sign up for eRefund on MyCSULB to receive your refund faster via direct deposit to your bank account. This is the campus method to receive non-credit card refunds.
A $10 refund processing fee, and any outstanding fees or charges, will be
deducted from your refund.

If you would like to receive your refund as credit toward next semester's
fees, you will need to go to the Cashiers' Office, BH-148.

Burt withdraws from all his Fall 2015 classes on the 10th day of the semester.

10/103 x $3,131.00 = $313.00

Your Financial Obligations

Regardless of who funds your education, you are personally responsible
for making sure that your Tuition and Mandatory Fees and any other fees or charges
are paid on time to CSULB. If you do not pay your balance, in addition to
canceling your registration requests, the University can authorize the California
Franchise Tax Board to deduct your debt from any future state income tax
refunds due to you.

Third Party Fee Payment

If a company or organization
wishes to pay your fees, a sponsorship agreement and authorization of services
must be received, prior to registration, by Student Account Services, (562)
985-8280. If your sponsor does not pay some or all of your fees, please be
aware your classes may be canceled, a financial hold placed on your record
and services withheld until fees are paid.

Veterans

If you are a veteran, a reservist, or a survivor or dependent of a veteran,
you may be eligible for financial assistance for your higher education.
For more information, go to Veterans' Affairs Services or the Veterans Affairs Office, Foundation Building, Room 265, or call (562) 985-5115